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ectothermic
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ektotherm
relating to or denoting animals that regulate their body temperature by external sources, such as the surrounding environment
ectothermic
adj
ectotherm
n
Beispiel
Fish are ectothermic creatures, adjusting their metabolic rate according to the temperature of the water.
Lizards exhibit ectothermic behavior, seeking out warm surfaces to maintain their preferred body temperature.
Snakes are ectothermic animals, relying on the warmth of their surroundings to regulate their body temperature.
Insects, being ectothermic, are highly dependent on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature.
Turtles, being ectothermic, often bask in the sun to raise their body temperature.
